Sodium Bicarbonate (est. 2–8%) disrupts skin pH (pH ~8.3 vs. normal axillary pH 4.5–5.5). Causes irritation in ~5–15% of users. Reversible. Not immune-mediated. Use bicarb-free variant if irritation occurs. Ylang ylang is also a known sensitiser — dual concern for irritation-prone users.
Sodium Bicarbonate (est. 2–8%) disrupts skin pH (pH ~8.3 vs. normal axillary pH 4.5–5.5). Causes irritation in ~5–15% of users. Reversible. Not immune-mediated. Use bicarb-free variant if irritation occurs.
Regulatory context: No restrictions NZ, AU, EU or US. Irritation mechanism well-documented in dermatological literature.
No endocrine-disrupting compounds.
Aluminium-free. No pregnancy concerns.
No carcinogens.
No organ toxicity concerns.
Six EU allergens — tied highest in range with Rose + Jasmine. Grapefruit peel oil adds photosensitisation risk. Ylang ylang is a known sensitiser. All six individually declared to EU EC 1223/2009 standard.
✓ Allergens individually declared — voluntary EU standard
Fragrance allergens are individually named on label per EU EC 1223/2009. NZ CPGS does not require this. This is what transparent fragrance labelling looks like for susceptible individuals.
Furanocoumarins in grapefruit peel oil — photosensitisation risk. Avoid before UV exposure.
Regulatory context: Declared per EU EC 1223/2009. Voluntary in NZ — not legally required.
Position 8. Ylang ylang oil — known sensitiser.
Six EU allergens — tied highest in range with Rose + Jasmine. Grapefruit peel oil adds photosensitisation risk. Ylang ylang is a known sensitiser. All six individually declared to EU EC 1223/2009 standard.
Regulatory context: Declared per EU EC 1223/2009. Voluntary in NZ — not legally required.
Position 9. EU allergen declaration.
Six EU allergens — tied highest in range with Rose + Jasmine. Grapefruit peel oil adds photosensitisation risk. Ylang ylang is a known sensitiser. All six individually declared to EU EC 1223/2009 standard.
Regulatory context: Declared per EU EC 1223/2009. Voluntary in NZ — not legally required.
Biodegradable essential oils. No persistent synthetic compounds.
Full INCI. Six allergens declared — highest allergen declaration count alongside Rose + Jasmine.
Full Ingredient Analysis
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Emollient / base
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Candelilla Wax
Tapioca Starch
Absorbent
Magnesium Hydroxide
pH modifier / odour control
Sodium Bicarbonate
Deodorant active
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
Natural fragrance / photosensitiser
Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf (NZ Mānuka) Oil
NZ Mānuka oil
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Ylang ylang oil — known sensitiser
*Linalool, *Limonene, *Benzyl Benzoate, *Citral, *Farnesol, *Benzyl Salicylate
EU allergen declaration